- past participle of illustrate.
- past tense form of illustrate.
illustrated
Americanadjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of illustrated
First recorded in 1825–35; illustrate + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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The recipes are interspersed with stories from Kwon’s childhood in the store and illustrated spreads devoted to ingredients such as seaweed and tofu, explaining their varieties, particular virtues and best uses.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
This is illustrated in the accompanying chart, which shows the perfectly inverse correlation between trader size and the probability of profit — known as “edge.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
The concept is illustrated by the Carnot cycle, an idealized model that defines the maximum theoretical efficiency of a heat engine by carefully regulating the movement of heat between hot and cold regions.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
He has leaned into Norway's Viking history and is fiercely proud of representing his country, as illustrated by leading his team-mates in the Viking Row after beating Brazil.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
It illustrated a moral lesson, the Intercessor explained, and went on to explain what that was.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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